Planning Director - Retail & Wholesale
Princess Polly
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- PRESALE MESSAGING STRATEGY: Works closely with Sales team to write/edit appropriate message for presentation-stage responses with keen focus on Maritz value proposition including experience design. Researches, writes and edits communication materials using existing knowledge, supplemented by additional research and interviews. Adheres to AP writing and style guidelines. Proofreads all written materials, as well as other team member documents as needed. Provides cohesive and creative product.
- PRESALE CREATIVE MANAGEMENT: Works with Designers to develop theme, logo and graphic treatments. Acts as Maritz brand steward. Employs basic HTML coding to support client proposals electronically. Manages presentation-stage delivery including custom electronic and hard copies, sourcing and packaging. Coordinates multimedia support. Leads pre-sale strategy meetings in conjunction with Sales during presentation phase. Responsible for presentation folders and documents. Leads post-delivery debrief.
- MARKETING SUPPORT: Works on initiatives to support overall Maritz value proposition; may include writing for case studies, product overviews, blog content, email campaigns, social media posts and capabilities presentations. Supports content management for Qvidian database. Works with Marketing Designer to develop and update internal/external marketing assets and templates.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Journalism, Communications, or English Literature or equivalent experience required.
- Minimum 5 years equivalent professional/business writing experience required.
- 3 - 5 years of experience working within the meeting & events industry strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of proposal development, event design, planning, delivery, and post-event evaluation within the meetings and business events industry preferred.
- Proven administrative and organizational skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Prior experience in travel industry desired.
- Excellent project management skills.
